by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Williams ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Williams is in the top 10% of the country for economics. In particular, it placed #37 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Williams College handed out 100 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Williams report a median salary of $115,082 a year. This is above $87,406, the median for all majors at Williams.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Williams, economics students accumulate a median of $12,925 in student loans. This is higher than $12,515, the typical median for all majors at Williams.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,350 | $68,240 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Williams are White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Williams College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 53% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Williams were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Williams College with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Williams College.
This economics program at Williams includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 100 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 30 |
Williams granted 100 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
Williams awarded 30 degrees in development economics and international development in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).